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The money and the politics of the global AIDs epidemic

Health & Medicine

The debate in the Senate over the AIDS bill may not just be about money; often global AIDS attracts a debate on abortion.

This week in Congress: July 7

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The Evolution of Byrd

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For senate races, Obama’s visits prove mixed blessing

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How much does job training actually help with unemployment

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Unemployed anxiously await senate vote on benefits extension

Conflict & Justice

While lawmakers are adjourned this week for the July 4th recess, many of the country’s millions of unemployed workers await their return for an expected vote on an extension of unemployment insurance benefits.

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In Colorado pot-selling pioneers don’t get rich quick

Business, Economics and Jobs

Colorado is the first state where the medical marijuana business is fully regulated, licensed and taxed. However, tight rules and restrictions have made it hard for these businesses to thrive.

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